Redwood City, California vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 49.2% cheaper than Redwood City, California.

You would need a salary of $52,806 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Redwood City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, California is cheaper than Redwood City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in South Lake Tahoe
than in Redwood City, California
Redwood City, CA vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Redwood City, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  26.1% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower